Matt Taibbi

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9/5/2024, 9:41:16 PM
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Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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"WELL-DEVELOPED CONSPIRACY?" When the FBI looked for the source of Steele's famous claim that Trump was part of a "well-developed conspiracy" with Russia lasting five years, Steele told both the FBI and the IG the detail was "provided by" his primary sub-source...
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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"NO PROOF" Note that Steele's primary sub-source not only didn't expect him to put his information in report, but that he "made it clear to Steele" that he had "no proof" for his reports:
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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PEE TAPE: "JUST TALK" OVER "BEERS" AND IN "JEST"

Horowitz noted the sources of Steele's spiciest revelations, like the "pee tape," were tracked down and stunned they'd been taken seriously. They laughed the story off as "just talk" told over "beers" in "jest":
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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"CORROBORATED LIMITED INFORMATION... MUCH OF THAT WAS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE."

There is NOT ONE piece of original reporting in the Steele dossier that turned out to be true. The only "confirmed" details were from prior public news reports, and even got some of those wrong...
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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THE STEELE DOSSIER IS BULLSHIT BECAUSE:

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz, a Barack Obama appointee, conducted an extensive investigation of the issuance of four FISA warrants that required an in-depth review of the Steele dossier:
https://www.justice.gov/storage/…
Dan Smith
@helloimdansmith
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@mtaibbi In what sense was the Steele dossier bullshit? Are you saying the entire thing was bullshit? Because much of it has been corroborated and confirmed since it was leaked.

Weird of someone with your reputation just dismissing an entire collection of credible info.

The statement and the accompanying images engage in a substantive discussion about the credibility and reliability of the Steele dossier, which is a significant public issue. The tone is critical and aims to question the validity of the dossier's claims, particularly the allegations of a 'well-developed conspiracy' between Trump and Russia. The intent appears to be to challenge the narrative that the dossier is credible by presenting evidence that key sources did not support the claims made in the dossier.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm directly but could contribute to public skepticism about the dossier and related investigations.
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by focusing on the content of the dossier and the investigation rather than personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by providing detailed information and context about the sources and their statements. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism by questioning the validity of the dossier based on evidence, rather than resorting to personal attacks. [+1]
  5. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement acknowledges and corrects mistakes by highlighting discrepancies between the dossier's claims and the sources' statements. [+1]
  6. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to question the credibility of a significant public document, which could be seen as contributing to public discourse. [+1]
  7. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly by providing evidence and context for its claims. [+1]